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Mrs. Charles Iselin, Turf Figure And Social Leader, Dies at 102; Yachtsman's Widow the Only Woman to Serve in Cup Crew Active in Charity

Mrs. Hope Goddard Iselin, a prominent sportswoman and long a social leader here, died yesterday in Aiken, S.C., where she had a winter home. Mrs. Iselin was 102 years old and lived in Upper Brookville, L.I. She was the widow of Charles Oliver Iselin, banker and yachtsman, who three times defended the America's Cup.

April 06, 1970

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